Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine Calculator

✖Actual Work refers to the effective work done by a system or device, considering loss and efficiency.ⓘ Actual Work [W_actual]			+10% -10%
✖Isentropic work output is the work transfer which involves no frictional and energy transfer losses.ⓘ Isentropic Work Output [W_s,out]			+10% -10%

✖Turbine Efficiency represents the ratio of the actual work output of a turbine to the maximum(isentropic) work output it could theoretically achieve.ⓘ Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine [η_T]

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STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Turbine Efficiency = Actual Work/Isentropic Work Output
η_T = W_actual/W_s,out
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Turbine Efficiency - Turbine Efficiency represents the ratio of the actual work output of a turbine to the maximum(isentropic) work output it could theoretically achieve.
Actual Work - (Measured in Joule) - Actual Work refers to the effective work done by a system or device, considering loss and efficiency.
Isentropic Work Output - (Measured in Joule) - Isentropic work output is the work transfer which involves no frictional and energy transfer losses.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Actual Work: 104 Kilojoule --> 104000 Joule (Check conversion here)
Isentropic Work Output: 121 Kilojoule --> 121000 Joule (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

η_T = W_actual/W_s,out --> 104000/121000

Evaluating ... ...

η_T = 0.859504132231405

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.859504132231405 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.859504132231405 ≈ 0.859504 <-- Turbine Efficiency

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Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine Formula

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Turbine Efficiency = Actual Work/Isentropic Work Output
η_T = W_actual/W_s,out

what is isentropic efficiency?

Isentropic efficiency is a parameter to measure the degree of degradation of energy, It involves a comparison between the actual performance of a device and the performance that would be achieved under idealized circumstances for the same inlet and exit conditions.

How to Calculate Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine?

Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine calculator uses Turbine Efficiency = Actual Work/Isentropic Work Output to calculate the Turbine Efficiency, Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine is a measure of the ratio of actual work output to the maximum possible work output, comparing the performance of an expansion machine to its ideal isentropic performance. Turbine Efficiency is denoted by η_T symbol.

How to calculate Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine, enter Actual Work (W_actual) & Isentropic Work Output (W_s,out) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.866667 = 104000/121000.

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What is Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine?

Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine is a measure of the ratio of actual work output to the maximum possible work output, comparing the performance of an expansion machine to its ideal isentropic performance and is represented as η_T = W_actual/W_s,out or Turbine Efficiency = Actual Work/Isentropic Work Output. Actual Work refers to the effective work done by a system or device, considering loss and efficiency & Isentropic work output is the work transfer which involves no frictional and energy transfer losses.

How to calculate Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine?

Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine is a measure of the ratio of actual work output to the maximum possible work output, comparing the performance of an expansion machine to its ideal isentropic performance is calculated using Turbine Efficiency = Actual Work/Isentropic Work Output. To calculate Isentropic Efficiency of Expansion Machine, you need Actual Work (W_actual) & Isentropic Work Output (W_s,out). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Actual Work & Isentropic Work Output and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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